Fluency and Beyond: Developing Efficient Strategies and Powerful Models See it in action!
A Versatile Fluency Program That Can Be Used On Its Own, or Within Any Full Program
Build a customized fluency PD package! Check out the fluency series Whether your division is just beginning to explore instructional shifts or already implementing CFLM more broadly, Problem Strings for Fluency and Beyond offer a flexible, high-leverage routine that fits into any classroom — and fuels long-term growth in student reasoning, strategy, and truly using models as tools for thinking. Problem strings work in any classroom — they layer seamlessly over any curriculum to deepen strategy development and support fluency goals. Students do the reasoning — choosing strategies, defending their thinking, and using models to make sense of number relationships. Flexible for all grade levels — can be used whole-class, in small groups, or for targeted support. A great school or division-wide starting point — many districts begin with Problem Strings to build momentum before phasing in other CFLM components. Custom PD packages available — deep, ongoing professional learning around fluency that aligns with the VA SOL fluency expectations.